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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,353.76, 298,548.05 and 125,708.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,353.76, 298,548.05 and 125,708.76 is: 173,466.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,353.76 : 298,548.05 = 125,708.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,353.76/298,548.05 = 125,708.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,353.76x = 298,548.05 × 125,708.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,353.76x = 37,530,105,598.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,530,105,598.04/216,353.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,466.39

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